We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Supervisor to help develop, shape and grow the clinical research team. The research program is a fast-paced environment and the successful candidate will be an independent, detail-oriented individual with drive and focus.
The candidate will be a proven leader with project management skills and mindset, and have the ability to consistently deliver results on a tight timeline. The candidate will provide operational leadership to a group of Clinical Research Coordinators (~ 6-8 direct reports), while monitoring workload and productivity.
Under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Supervisor is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet program goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including recruitment targets, data entry timelines, budget and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to Principal Investigators (PIs) and scientific oversight committees.
The success of the team is dependent on managing performance, maintaining morale, upholding consistency across disease programs in terms of workload and assignment management, as well as maintaining high quality customer service. To achieve service quality, the Clinical Research Supervisor will work closely with staff to identify areas in need of training and development, review, and refreshers.
The Clinical Research Supervisor’s duties may also include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies (sponsored, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies), depending on their size and complexity; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; maintain relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department; report study progress to investigators; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
The job will involve the ability to sit and work at a computer for up to 8 hours/day; lift and/or carry 25 pounds; able to hear alarms, clients and/or instructions; to see accurately from 20 inches to 20 feet.
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• Advanced degree
• Bachelor’s degree in a science field, and 2 years of related experience in a research setting, either in a laboratory or clinical setting
• Certification as a clinical trial professional from one of the professional societies, such as ACRP or SoCRA and has attended any of their seminars
• Completion of an educational program in clinical trial management which offers a certification
• Must possess a solution-oriented attitude and be adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Experience working with biospecimen repositories
• Experience in developing SOPs and program evaluations
• Prior experience in clinical research in various areas of oncology, particularly in medical oncology, lab-based research
• Prior experience with UCSF, particularly with research in the oncology setting, clinical trial billing, and institutional policies for study compliance and regulation
• Prior experience working with OnCore, EPIC (APEX), and other data management systems
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position
• At least 2 years’ experience with industry clinical trials as a CRC
• At least one year of experience in project/program coordination, preferably in clinical trials, either at UCSF or at another academic or research institution
• Experience and knowledge of medical care and Phase I-III clinical trials, preferably with oncology trials
• In depth knowledge of clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting and all areas of GCPs
• Knowledge of medical/oncology process and terminology; experience and knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) policy and procedure; background in science/medicine preferably in hematology/oncology
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)/CTEP requirements of clinical trials programs, especially in terms of reporting adverse events
• Prior experience with various computer programs, like Microsoft Office, and clinical trial management systems
• Knowledgeable in the IRB requirements as well as Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for human subject safety
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research
• Experience working with sensitive populations, preferably with oncology patients
• Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research, clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution
• Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both
• Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration
• Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize projects to meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration
